It comes ahead of Tánaiste Micheál Martin's visit to the Lough Funshinagh area on May 22nd.

Laurence Fallon said the successful 2022 legal challenge by Friends of the Irish Environment was regrettable but a pipe remained the only solution

Micheál Martin yesterday confirmed he would meet with residents and local public representatives there on 31st of May.

Local councillor Laurence Fallon says the threat of more families having to leave is looming large.

Local councillor Laurence Fallon says the flood threat for homeowners and farmers on the banks of Lough Funshinagh has gone beyond a crisis.

The Knockcroghery, Lecarrow and Rahara Community and Economic plan 2023-2028 was recently unveiled by stakeholders.

Roscommon County Council confirmed hydro-ecological field studies are underway to identify a long-term solution but wouldn't be completed until later this year.

He was first elected to the Dail in 1997.